Maria Porges
Maria Porges (born 1954[1] in Oakland, California, USA[2]) is an American visual artist and writer living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Maria Porges | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 (age 68–69) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Yale, B.A. Art |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago, M.F.A. |
| Spouse | William McMahon |
| Website | https://mariaporges.com/ |
Her artwork, drawing and three-dimensional works in a variety of media has been exhibited nationally in solo shows and group exhibitions. The work often focuses on the complex relationship of text and image.
She is a 1992 recipient of a Society for the Encouragement of Contemporary - SECA Art Award. She has twice been an Artist In Residence at the Headlands Center for the Arts.
She is an associate professor at the California College of the Arts.[3]
Collections
Porges’ works are included in the permanent collections of public institutions, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.[1]
Writing and Publications
Porges' writing has been published in Artforum.
References
- "SFMOMA Artists: Maria Porges". SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- Morris, Elise. "Maria Porges \\ Studio Visit". The Studio Work. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- "Art Practical". Art Practical. Retrieved March 7, 2015.